Thieves are targeting gate motors that are easily accessible and the police have urged residents to safeguard their gate motors. In recent weeks over 20 gate motors have reportedly been stolen in various areas of Nigel including Kingsway Avenue, Hill Street, Scarborough Road, Eeufees Avenue, Hutchinson Street, Ferrybridge Road and Republic Street.
SAPS Nigel appealed to homeowners to increase security at their homes and to secure gate motors with hardened steel reinforcements or brackets to ensure it cannot be removed or tampered with. Make use of a good quality lock to secure the motor’s theft-resistant cage. Preferably opt for an insurance-rated padlock. Install adequate anti-lift brackets and welding a piece of flat bar onto the gate rack. It will prevent thieves from bending the rack upwards. To report a theft or any other crime, phone SAPS Nigel on 011 812 6503 or the sector numbers below:
Sector 1 (central business district, Noycedale and Glenvarloch) – 071 675 7022; Sector 2 (Visagie Park, Ferryvale, Alrapark and MacKenzieville) – 071 675 7021; Sector 3 (Vorsterskroon, Pretoriusstad, Jameson Park and surrounding farms) – 071 675 7025 or 071 675 7026
The theft of electric gate motors is a massive concern. Crime Stop Security Services (CSSS) warned that a total of 19 gate motors have been stolen in Rensburg over the past week and said that crime is escalating during 02:00 and 04:00 in the early morning hours and corner houses specifically are targeted.
Vehicle theft was reported on September 1: a white Nissan NP200 belonging to Suid-Afrikaanse Vroue Federasie (SAVF) with registration number DD 56 CH GP was stolen around 13:30 in AG Visser Street. The vehicle is marked on the sides with SAVF stickers. The vehicle has not yet been recovered.
A white Ford Ranger with registration number KCN 349 NW was stolen on August 28 around 11:35 at Ford Heidelberg. (Silver Mercedes likely involved in theft).
On August 29, a green Toyota Avanza with registration number WPW 138 GP was stolen around 13:00 at Diamante en Goud in Begeman street.
To report a theft or any other crime, phone SAPS Heidelberg on 016 341 034 or the sector police:
Bergsig: George Booker 082 456 6754; Central:Steven Olivier 082 570 2660; Rensburg: Ounie Coetzee 078 368 2857; Jordaanpark: Willem Sprong 083 611 9598; Overkruin: Francois Murphy 082 349 0420.
